A 2011 Inductee

Mary Lucile Jordan grew up in Ashland, in Clay County. She completed high school at Clay County High and attended Auburn University, receiving both her BS and MS degrees in home economics education.

Jordan taught high school economics at Thomaston Public School System in Thomaston, GA before joining the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in Etowah County in 1978. She served as the county 4-H agent until she accepted the position of County Extension Coordinator. She continued her interested in 4-H until her retirement in 2010.

Jordan wrote a weekly column in the Gadsden Times from 1999 until her retirement in 2010. The articles related to foods and included history, safety, selection, preparation, storage, preservation, holidays and equipment used in food preparation. Recipes and other tips were included in those articles which were syndicated to 17 newspapers owned by The New York Times.

Mary Lucile Jordan passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Her contributions to Alabama 4-H and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will long be remembered.

Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame

The Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame recognizes individuals and organization that have had a significant impact on the 4-H and Youth Development program and its members and leaders. The Alabama 4-H Club Foundation, Inc. and Alabama 4-H honors, remembers and pays tribute to those who have affected the lives of Alabama youth by their commitment "To Make the Best Better."

The Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame is seeking nominations for the next induction ceremony to be held on May 13, 2014. Deadline for nominations will be January 24, 2014. (Nomination form can be found here).

Anyone who has made a significant contribution to the development of 4-H or 4-H members in Alabama is eligible. Nominees may be living or deceased. Nominations will be accepted from any person or group in the 4-H family. Currently employed 4-H faculty and staff are not eligible.